Events And Activities

Go 4 the Pin! Golf 4 Wrestlers! event June 21st

Please join the Supporters of Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestling on Saturday, June 21 for their 6th Annual "Go 4 the Pin! Golf 4 Wrestlers!" 9 hole, 2-person best shot golf tournament at the Vin...

Garrison library ground-breaking celebration set for May 14

A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Garrison Public Library will take place on Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The building site is across the street from the Post Office.   ...

Benton County Republicans to host Congressional and Senate Candidates tonight

The Benton County Republicans will hold their annual fundraiser tonight, Friday, May 9th, at the Newhall Legion located at 19 1st Avenue in Newhall. A social hour will be held from 5:30-6...

Poppy Day coming May 15th

Every May, I look forward to it, Poppy Day.  From the times our kids were small, we've always taught them to have the utmost respect for our Veterans. Then we discovered Poppy Day....

VSHS Jazz Band to perform at Courthouse, May 10

On Saturday May 10, at 7:30 p.m., the VSHS award-winning Jazz Band will be performing on the courthouse lawn.  This is a free concert open to the public.  The jazz band wants t...

VPRD Events: Bike Safety Rodeo May 6; Hershey Track Meet May 10

Two of popular Vinton Parks and Recreation events take place this week, with the Bike Safety Rodeo set for Tuesday, May 6; and the annual Hershey Track Meet on the calendar for May 10. Details...

After 5 Club to meet on Tuesday May 13

Vinton After 5 Club will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 6:15 p.m. at the Fourth Street Diner 202 E, 4th St. will be featuring Melisia Gieger, a nurse.  She will be speaking of her experiences ...

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Monday, May 12

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, May 12, 1:30, at the home of Dorla Hilmer assisted by Brenda Hackbarth....

Meeting set for May 7 on VS athletic track/turf project

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School activities department leaders and coaches are planning to hold an informational track/turf meeting on May 7th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the high school....

VINTON GARDEN CLUB 31st ANNUAL PLANT AND BAKE SALE May 16

The Vinton Garden Club annual plant sale is scheduled for Friday, May 16th, at the Benton County Fairgrounds in the open class building. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The member...